Golden Knights Face Key Road Trip Without Injured Tomas Hertl

Vegas' leading goal scorer sidelined after controversial hit, as team works to maintain Pacific Division lead.

Tomas Hertl, the Golden Knights' top goal scorer with 31 goals, sustained an upper-body injury during Sunday's 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The injury occurred after a boarding penalty by Tampa Bay's Emil Lilleberg, which drew criticism from Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy as unnecessary and dangerous.
Hertl will miss the team's upcoming three-game road trip while undergoing further medical evaluations to determine the extent of his injury.
Vegas is on a three-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 15-6, and holds a five-point lead in the Pacific Division over Edmonton and Los Angeles.
The Golden Knights begin their road trip Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, aiming to maintain momentum despite Hertl's absence.